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Rule 4 Review by Taxing Master

Northern Ireland

(1)

Any party dissatisfied with the taxation of any costs by the Taxing Master under rule 3 may apply to him to review his decision.

(2)

The application shall be made by giving notice to the Taxing Master and to any other party to the taxation within 14 days of the taxation specifying the items in respect of which the application is made and the grounds of objection.

(3)

Any party to whom notice is given under the preceding paragraph may within 14 days of the service of the notice deliver to the Taxing Master answers in writing—

  • to the objections specified in that notice and, if he does, shall send copies to the applicant for the review and to any other party to the taxation.

(4)

The Taxing Master shall reconsider his taxation in the light of the objections and answers, if any, of the parties and any oral representations made by them or on behalf and shall notify them of the result of his review.

(5)

Before reaching his decision the Taxing Master may consult the judge who made the order for costs.